Community Happenings is an
opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and
entertainment outlets to inform the Chiang Mai Mail’s readers what
new “happenings” are coming up.
Send us your happenings by email to: [email protected] or
by fax to 053 260 738
or stop by the office at Chiang Mai Mail Publishing Co., Ltd., 209/5
Moo6, T.Faham, A.Muangchiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000

Deadline is Wednesday at 2 pm

Wednesday

Co-dependants Anonymous: Support group for those
having problems with healthy relationships with others. Every Wednesday,
7:00 p.m., Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. 085-863-9898

The Royal British Legion, Chiang Mai. Social meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesday each
month, 7 p.m. at The Olde Bell British Pub on Loi Khroh Road. Not just for
UK ex-servicemen and women, but for anyone who supports the Legion’s aims
and objectives. New members welcome.

Chiang Mai Friends: The last Wednesday of every month.
[email protected] or 053-206121.

Wednesday Foreplay Party: Hang presents an indie
concert featuring local Chiang Mai indie bands Pecking Palace, Harmonica
Sunrise, Drama no Hero, Ska Rangers and many more as well as DJ Scoobydoo.
Enjoy the concert and also have a chance to win many prizes. 8 – 12 p.m.
Chalearmkrung Café.

Games Nights at Tuskers. Every Thursday from 7.30pm. A
fun evening of game playing. Popular games are Call MY Bluff, Pictionary and the
Name Game. Relaxed and social evening with just the right amount of friendly
arguments! Everyone welcome, turn up at anytime. Chas 0871 804 665

Critical Mass Chiang Mai Bicycle Ride - Everyone on a
bike, unicycle, skateboard, or roller-blades is invited to join the ride,
beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Thapae Gate on the last Friday of every month to
celebrate cycling and assert cyclists’ right to the road. Short ride around
Chiang Mai with drinks to follow. [email protected].

Duriyasilp College of Music Presents Choir Concert: The
Beatles, all you need is love. The choir will be singing Beatles’ songs.
7.30 PM at Leviticus (auditorium of the Law building) Payap Mae Khao Campus. 100
Baht. 086-654 4950.

Talent competition: Every Friday, JJ market will hold a
talent competition: live bands, dancing, singing, and fashion designs. Until
December 31. 083-208-7592.

Sek Thongsuwan: Thai pianist studying for his Master
Degree in St. Petersburg, Russia, makes a welcome return after his successful
recital last year at Payap. Friday, July 30 at 7:30 PM at Baan Wangtan. Phone JP
on 084 868 1017. free for members. Guests are welcome at 300 baht each. Seats
are limited. Saturday July 31st at 10.00 am through noon. Sek will present a
Masterclass at Santi School of Music Soi 5, Thanon Sirimangklanjan. Admission
free to registered students; guests welcome at 100 baht per person.

Saturday

Al-anon: Support group open to those affected by
alcoholism in a relative or friend. Every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m, Seven
Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info: 087-300-4668, www.alanonthailand.org,
[email protected]..

Hash House Harriers: Saturday H3 - mixed hash
which runs every Saturday at 5pm until October. Time is move forward due to lack
of daylight after October. Catch a free bus at 4pm from The Hash Pub in
Kampaengdin Road phone 053-449695 or Hash House in Moon Muang Road.

Hash House Harriers: CH4Mixed family hash runs
every Sunday. Pick up point is Mokador opposite Wat Phra Singh at 15.30. You can
even bring the kids. Great running and fun with a few drinks after discover
unseen Chiang Mai with residents and expats. [email protected] or
[email protected] or phone 0817241313.

Care for Dogs urgently
needs both Thai and Western volunteers for their new stall at the Sunday Walking
Street Market, which will help to raise funds for the shelter’s ever-increasing
needs. Volunteers will be selling Care for Dogs merchandise, collecting
donations and spreading public awareness of Care for Dogs.
[email protected].

The Baptist Group meeting for old-time
worship and fellowship every Sunday morning at 11 am in the Grand View Hotel
Chiangmai-Lampang road on superhighway. 084 378 1440 [email protected]

Chiangmai Garden Fair: Every 3rd Sunday
of the month Starting at 10.00am - 4.30pm. The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. 053-211550
to book a stall for 150 baht for the day.

Sek Thongsuwan performs a piano concert
in honor of late Princess Mother on the anniversary of her 109th birthday. With
music and lyrics composed by His Majesty the King, and classical Thai songs.
from 9 AM -12 Noon at Mae Fah Luang Arts and Culture Park in Chiang Rai. (0)53
716 [email protected].

The Gentleman’s Club: The Pub, first
Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email
[email protected]

The Chiang Mai International Women’s Book
Club: English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month.
[email protected]

Quiz Night at Tuskers, Every Monday
8.30pm start. A popular team trivia evening including picture, general
knowledge, current affairs and music questions. Come as a team or individually
and we will find you friendly people to join. All welcome. Chas 0871 804 665.

Hash House Harriers Monday Hash
(Bi-weekly): Male only hash, presently, runs start @ 5.30 PM. Directions can
be found on a notice board near the male toilet @ Number 1 Bar.

Hash House Harriers (Bi-weekly): Male
only hash every other Tuesday. Pick up point is Mokador opposite Wat Phra Singh
at 16.00 Great running great fun and raise a beer with resident male expats.
[email protected] 0817241313.

July

Turtle Festival Episode: Visitors will
have the opportunity to see many sea turtles and freshwater turtles from all
over the world.5th June - 4th August. At Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium. Tel. 053 893
013 - 7

The U.S. Consulate encourages all
American citizens to register with the US Consulate General. Please visit
https://travelregistration.state.gov to register and/or update your current
information. American Citizens are reminded that all services are provided by
appointment only. To make an appointment or view additional information on our
services,
http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/service.html

“De Mortuis: the story the Chiang Mai
Foreign Cemetery” : Stories of the 150 persons buried in the foreigners’
cemetery since 1898 a pocket history of some aspects of Chiang Mai life and of
some of the foreigners who lived and died there. 200 baht, available at the
Cemetery, The Pub, Tuskers, The Writers Club, Darling Wine Bar, Gymkhana Club.
Or, by post A. C. Tucker, PO Box 228 CMU, Chiang Mai 50202. Cheques to “A. C.
Tucker” Baht 230 (mailed to Thailand), 5.50 £, and US$ 9.00 (worldwide).These
donations used for maintenance and upkeep of cemetery.

Patterns, Passages and Prayers: Traditional
Culture of the Golden Triangle.” featuring Hill Tribes photos and artifacts
from the Golden Triangle . At Tamarind Village through the end of July. Curator
walks with Victoria Vorreiter every Friday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 PM. Advance
reservations required. (053) 418-896 for reservation.

The opening ceremony of “Art&Amity VII” by
Students and Teachers of Galerie Panisa is on Saturday July 17, 2010 at
18.00 hrs. and will be on view until August 11, 2010, Mon-Sat 09.00-18.00
(closed on Sundays).

The 2nd Bangkok Triennake International
Print and Drawing exhibition July 6- 25 at the CMU Art Centre.

Cultural Exhange Program Chiang Mai
University Language Institute; a great way to get involved with the local
community! “It’s all about giving and receiving, sharing skills, learning from
each other in cultural exchanges, sustainability, cool projects and a total win-
win situation!” We offer Tailor-made placements in any field; commitment of at
least 4 hours per week/ 16 hours per month to be eligible for a Non-Imm ED Visa
. Placement and visa fee requested to cover expenses. [email protected]

Art classes at ArtSpace on 7: Short
courses given by a highly qualified and experienced artist, fees include
materials. [email protected]